Technical Architect (Cloud Architect)

We're hiring this role for our client, who focuses on creating practical, real-world solutions. Its core activities include optimizing vessel operations, automating business processes, enhancing customer experiences, and providing specialized AI training to help companies transition from experimental concepts to full-scale digital implementation.TECHNICAL ARCHITECT (CLOUD ARCHITECT)Job Location: HCMC, VietnamJob Presence: HybridAbout The RoleThe Technical Architect plays a strategic and hands-on leadership role within the organization, driving the design, evolution, and delivery of scalable and sustainable architectures across AI and data-driven projects. Operating with a high degree of independence and technical authority, the TA contributes to the organization's transformation from a research-centric entity into a mature, production-grade, end-to-end delivery organization.Key Responsibilities1 - Architecture LeadershipDesign and evolve system architectures for AI, data, and platform components with scalability, performance, and maintainability in mindContinuously assess and refactor architectures to align with changing business needs, technical innovations, and organizational maturityEnsure alignment with the company's broader technical strategy and architectural standards2 - DevSecOps & FinOps Maturity ValidationEvaluate and validate maturity across DevSecOps and FinOps practices using defined checklists and KPIsChampion infrastructure-as-code, secure-by-design, cost-aware development, and efficient cloud resource usage3 - Data Architecture & System HealthReview, enhance, and guide the implementation of modern data architecturesOversee system monitoring, logging, tracing, and health checks to meet operational excellence standardsDefine and track SLAs ensuring client agreements are technically respected4 - Technical Client InteractionAct as the technical interface with clients for architecture-related matters, aligning solutions with client expectations and constraintsTranslate complex technical concepts into clear communication for both technical and non-technical stakeholders5 - Engineering Excellence & AutomationAssess team engineering practices, identify gaps, and drive adoption of modern practices such as CI/CD, automated testing, and AI/ML workflow automationPromote automation-first principles and reduce manual overhead in delivery pipelines6 - Proactive Leadership & MentorshipLead by example, without reliance on direct supervision or micromanagementContinuously mentor and upskill engineering teams, fostering a culture of learning, ownership, and qualityProvide architectural guidance and technical direction across multiple teams and initiatives7 - Strategic Coordination & CollaborationCollaborate closely with fellow Technical Architects and key stakeholders to ensure cross-project consistency and technical alignmentContribute to the long-term technical vision and participate in strategic planning initiativesQualifications & SkillsExpected QualitiesStrategic mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture and drive long-term valueSelf-driven and autonomous, able to operate without handholdingStrong communicator, able to bridge the gap between technical teams and business needsMentorship-oriented, fostering engineering growth across teamsAlways learning, keeping pace with technology shifts and applying them responsiblyTechnical (must-have)Hands-on GCP: Vertex AI pipelines, GKE, Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, VPC/networkingIaC proficiency - Terraform at production scale (modules, state management, drift detection)CI/CD design for ML workloads - not just app pipelinesContainer and orchestration maturity (Docker, Helm, Kubernetes operators)Secret management, IAM design, workload identity federationFinOps tooling - GCP billing export, budget alerts, committed use planningExperience SignalsHas built or migrated a platform from scratch, not just maintained oneExperience in multi-tenant or multi-project GCP org structureHas operated and supported large-scale production platforms - not just built them. Has handled incidents, written post-mortems, and carried SLA accountability under real pressureUnderstands what breaks at scale because they've experienced it, not modeled itSoft RequirementsThinks in enablement - measures success by how fast teams can ship, not by personal outputComfortable saying "not yet" to teams requesting platform features that create tech debtDiplomatically firm - can push back on clients, pillar heads, or C-level without triggering conflict or damaging relationshipsAdjusts communication depth and tone by audience (technical team vs. PMO vs. client vs. C-level)Escalates disagreements through the right channel, not by winning arguments in the roomWHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH USFlexible Hours: 5 working days/week (Mon-Fri) with a focus on output, not clock-watching.Hybrid Model: 2 days WFH per week (Monday & Friday)Generous Leave: 12 days annual leave + special seniority benefits.Allowances: Lunch and gasoline support.Competitive Income: 13th-month salary + Performance-based bonuses.Full Insurance: Social, Health, and Unemployment insurance based on Gross Salary.Premium Care: Health Insurance for you, with seniority-based extension to family members.Learning Culture: Training for specialized skills, soft skills, and English.Engagement: Monthly Happy Hours, Company Trips, and vibrant Sport Clubs (Soccer, Yoga, Badminton).Well-being: Annual health check-ups and a supportive, collaborative environment.